Abby's Jump + Skip Dress - Wardrobe Builder

More than a dress pattern, Abby's Jump + Skip Dress is a wardrobe builder designed to grow with every season, every occasion, and every child's unique style.

Whether you're sewing a simple everyday dress for the playground, a twirl-worthy party dress, a vintage-inspired heirloom look, or a modern color-blocked statement piece, this versatile pattern offers endless possibilities. With multiple bodice lengths, sleeve options, skirt lengths, optional ruffles, a waistband, and inseam pockets, you can create completely different garments from just one thoughtfully designed pattern.

The semi-fitted bodice and gathered skirt provide the perfect balance of comfort and movement, creating a beautiful silhouette that's just as ready for everyday adventures as it is for birthdays, holidays, weddings, and family photos. Designed to be both quick to sew and endlessly customizable, this is a pattern you'll reach for time and time again.

Pattern Features

• Children's Sizes 12 Months–14 Years

• Wardrobe Builder

• Semi-Fitted Bodice

• Empire Waist Bodice

• Full-Length Bodice

• Optional Waistband

• Short Skirt

• Long Skirt

• Gathered Skirt

• Inseam Pockets

• Color-Blocked Bodice

• Solid Bodice Option

• Optional Ruffles

• Sleeveless

• Short Sleeves

• Medium Sleeves

• 3/4 Sleeves

• Long Sleeves

• Beginner Friendly

Fabric Recommendations

Designed primarily for knit fabrics with good stretch and recovery.

Suitable fabrics include cotton lycra, rayon spandex, bamboo jersey, double brushed polyester, French terry, lightweight sweater knits, and many other knit fabrics. The gathered skirt also lends itself beautifully to lightweight woven fabrics such as quilting cotton, double gauze, lawn, linen blends, and rayon challis for endless design possibilities.

Perfect For

• Everyday Wear

• School

• Holidays

• Birthday Parties

• Family Photos

• Weddings

• Twirling

• Boutique Children's Clothing

• Handmade Gifts

• Layering Throughout the Seasons

Pattern Includes

• Layered PDF pattern files

• A4/Letter, A0

• Fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions

• Quick instruction sheet for experienced sewists

• Layered print guide

• Professionally drafted pattern pieces

Digital Download

This listing is for a digital PDF sewing pattern. No physical product will be shipped.

You may sew and sell finished items made using this pattern on a small scale. Mass production is not permitted.

Pattern files and instructions are protected by copyright and may not be copied, shared, or redistributed in any form.